Durham got on the board in the first inning with a leadoff home run by Damon Hollins to make the score 1-0. The Bulls upped their lead to 4-0 after Earl Snyder connected for his first home run of the season, a two-run shot in the third inning.
Richmond came back with three in the fifth, another in the seventh and the go-ahead run in the ninth. But then the Bulls stormed back in the bottom of the ninth inning to snatch the victory.
RHP Lee Gardner (1-0) picked up the victory, pitching one-third of an inning with a walk. RHP John Ennis (0-1) took the loss allowing two runs on two hits and a walk.
The Bulls complete their series against the Mud Hens on Sunday afternoon at the Durham Bulls Athletic Park. Tickets are available at www.durhambulls.com or by phone at (919) 956-BULL.
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